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This College of Law article is important because it demonstrates that in 2022 despite the fact that according to the NSW Law Society, 54% of the profession are women there are still great disparities. A closer examination shows that less than a third of women lead law firms (29% are partners/principals). By contrast, over half of male solicitors are partners/principals (54%).The remaining 71% of female solicitors are employees, while this figure is only 46% for male solicitors. The Working Culture of many law firms is still underpinned by beliefs and values that do not provide an equal playing field. Let's change it by speaking up whenever will see this disparity in action.

🤞Good luck to everyone getting their A level results and looking to embark on their legal career by applying to study undergraduate law studies Women have been outnumberint men for years now in the % of undergrads studying law - in 2023, they made up **67%** of law course applications! **2022 and 2023 Applications**: over 100,000 women applied to study law, compared to just over 50,000 men (2:1 ratio) 📊 - **Application Growth**: Female applications have increased by **13%** over the past 3 years, while male applications rose by **4%** - **Total Applications**: Overall law applications have surged by over **17,000** since 2019, reflecting a growing interest in legal careers among young people - **Acceptance Rates**: Of the UK students accepted onto law courses, **15,120** were female and **6,440** were male Let’s see if the 2024 stats will confirm this growing representation of women in law! 🚀👩⚖️ #womeninlaw #futuretalent #womenlawyers

FSU member and former law lecturer Dr Almut Gadow was SACKED from the Open University (OU) for the 'crime' of questioning requirements to embed gender ideology within the institution's curriculum. At the FSU we've seen some pretty appalling examples of people getting into trouble for questioning attempts to erase the category of biological sex from public life, but this is one of the most egregious instances we've come across. WATCH this video to find out more. With our assistance, Dr Almut Gadow is fighting back — but urgently needs your support to continue her potentially groundbreaking legal case against her ex-employer, claiming harassment, discrimination and unfair dismissal. If you can, please show your support below. https://lnkd.in/efUb2bmW And if you're wondering why Dr Gadow's case is costing so much, it's because the Open University is calling 17 witnesses, which will stretch the hearing to nearly a month. We believe it is unnecessary for them to call that many witnesses. In fact, we believe it is a tactic to force Dr Gadow into giving up her case because of the financial implications of such a long trial. (The institution attempted a similar tactic during a recent Employment Tribunal case successfully brought against it by another gender critical former academic staff member, Professor Jo Phoenix). Let's not allow the Open University to wriggle out of this, the latest — and arguably the most important — gender critical Employment Tribunal case brought against it by an ex-employee who dared to express their perfectly lawful beliefs in the workplace.

FSU member and former law lecturer Dr Almut Gadow was SACKED from the Open University (OU) for the 'crime' of questioning requirements to embed gender ideology within the institution's curriculum. At the FSU we've seen some pretty appalling examples of people getting into trouble for questioning attempts to erase the category of biological sex from public life, but this is one of the most egregious instances we've come across. WATCH this video to find out more. With our assistance, Dr Almut Gadow is fighting back — but urgently needs your support to continue her potentially groundbreaking legal case against her ex-employer, claiming harassment, discrimination and unfair dismissal. If you can, please show your support below. https://lnkd.in/efUb2bmW And if you're wondering why Dr Gadow's case is costing so much, it's because the Open University is calling 17 witnesses, which will stretch the hearing to nearly a month. We believe it is unnecessary for them to call that many witnesses. In fact, we believe it is a tactic to force Dr Gadow into giving up her case because of the financial implications of such a long trial. (The institution attempted a similar tactic during a recent Employment Tribunal case successfully brought against it by another gender critical former academic staff member, Professor Jo Phoenix). Let's not allow the Open University to wriggle out of this, the latest — and arguably the most important — gender critical Employment Tribunal case brought against it by an ex-employee who dared to express their perfectly lawful beliefs in the workplace.

Ethnic minority solicitors are grossly underrepresented at senior levels in Scottish law firms. When Rob Marrs, Tatora Mukushi and I spoke about this, we counted just five ethnic minority law firm partners in the top 10 largest firms in Scotland by headcount (including me). At a recent Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA) event hosted by Anderson Strathern, no-one in the room could name any ethnic minority female law firm partner at any of the largest firms in the country. The Racial Inclusion Group Report highlighted a number of reasons for this and steps law firms can take. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eu_QzXfU Here are three of the top things I would encourage law firms in Scotland to adopt: (i)                 Make equality and diversity training mandatory for all staff, particularly for those involved in hiring, management and promotion decisions.   (ii)               Creating a supportive mentoring network, with opportunities for trainees and junior lawyers from ethnic minority backgrounds to both be mentored and offer reverse mentoring.   (iii)              Offering leadership and entrepreneurial skills training programmes for solicitors and encourage those from all backgrounds to apply. In my experience, this will enhance their prospects of career advancement to senior levels.

We are thrilled to announce the latest instalment of our interview series 'Behind the Books: Women's Journeys Towards Justice', featuring the wonderful Amanda Millmore. Join us as we delve into Amanda's narrative: 'Championing Employability, Equality and Justice'. The interview highlights Amanda's innovative approaches to legal education here at School of Law University of Reading, as well as delving into the nuances of her career, advocacy for justice, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals. Amanda's multifaceted career, spanning practice and academia, offers invaluable insights into the legal landscape, with our conversation highlighting her personal journey, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her path to success. In line with the project title, we posed the pivotal question to Amanda: 'What would you perceive justice to be?' This is a constant among all our interviews, and Amanda's response is a profound reflection on the essence of justice, likely resonating with many of you. Give the interview a read for a narrative that promises to enrich your understanding of justice and the role of women in shaping it. #WomenInLaw #Justice #Empowerment #LegalEducation #BehindTheBooks #WomensJourneysTowardsJustice #Employability #WomenInAcademia #LawAndEquality #PathToJustice #LegalCareers School of Law University of Reading, University of Reading

If you're looking for some inspiration to spur you on to do something about progressing in your legal career, check out this article from Amaliah. It features 10 interviews with inspiring professional women and their career journeys and what they did to progress. Happy reading 😊 https://lnkd.in/e3nznE8t

My whinge for today: It's fustrating to know that some law firms are still not doing enough in terms of D&I. They are not taking the time out to truly get to know their Muslim colleagues from all backgrounds and support them with their career progression. The feedback I've been getting from my clients is that D&I in certain law firms, feels like a tick box exercise to increase their stats. Especially when it comes to the number of staff they recruit from different ethnic backgrounds. I often hear that there are plenty of forums, talks, meetings that happen around D&I in law firms but not enough tangible things are being done to help particularly Muslim women working in law. Surely, it would be in the benefit of law firms to truly invest in their Muslim colleagues and the talent and skills they bring? Whinge over.

FSU member and former law lecturer Dr Almut Gadow was SACKED from the Open University (OU) for the 'crime' of questioning requirements to embed gender ideology within the institution's curriculum. At the FSU we've seen some pretty appalling examples of people getting into trouble for questioning attempts to erase the category of biological sex from public life, but this is one of the most egregious instances we've come across. WATCH this video to find out more. With our assistance, Dr Almut Gadow is fighting back — but urgently needs your support to continue her potentially groundbreaking legal case against her ex-employer, claiming harassment, discrimination and unfair dismissal. If you can, please show your support below. https://lnkd.in/efUb2bmW And if you're wondering why Dr Gadow's case is costing so much, it's because the Open University is calling 17 witnesses, which will stretch the hearing to nearly a month. We believe it is unnecessary for them to call that many witnesses. In fact, we believe it is a tactic to force Dr Gadow into giving up her case because of the financial implications of such a long trial. (The institution attempted a similar tactic during a recent Employment Tribunal case successfully brought against it by another gender critical former academic staff member, Professor Jo Phoenix). Let's not allow the Open University to wriggle out of this, the latest — and arguably the most important — gender critical Employment Tribunal case brought against it by an ex-employee who dared to express their perfectly lawful beliefs in the workplace.

FSU member and former law lecturer Dr Almut Gadow was SACKED from the Open University (OU) for the 'crime' of questioning requirements to embed gender ideology within the institution's curriculum. At the FSU we've seen some pretty appalling examples of people getting into trouble for questioning attempts to erase the category of biological sex from public life, but this is one of the most egregious instances we've come across. WATCH this video to find out more. With our assistance, Dr Almut Gadow is fighting back — but urgently needs your support to continue her potentially groundbreaking legal case against her ex-employer, claiming harassment, discrimination and unfair dismissal. If you can, please show your support below. https://lnkd.in/efUb2bmW And if you're wondering why Dr Gadow's case is costing so much, it's because the Open University is calling 17 witnesses, which will stretch the hearing to nearly a month. We believe it is unnecessary for them to call that many witnesses. In fact, we believe it is a tactic to force Dr Gadow into giving up her case because of the financial implications of such a long trial. (The institution attempted a similar tactic during a recent Employment Tribunal case successfully brought against it by another gender critical former academic staff member, Professor Jo Phoenix). Let's not allow the Open University to wriggle out of this, the latest — and arguably the most important — gender critical Employment Tribunal case brought against it by an ex-employee who dared to express their perfectly lawful beliefs in the workplace.